Medieval and other historical graffiti. Churches, Cathedrals, and the odd vernacular building. No, they aren't 'witch marks'. Not even if it is Halloween.
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Sometimes it is ritual.
Sometimes it is messages for posterity.
Sometimes it commemorates great events.
But sometimes it is just people wanting to make their mark.
Unusual English C15th/C16th inscription from Shere, Surrey. 'Casse was her(e)'
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One for #WindowsOnWednesday Art is a window to the soul: graffiti on the arcade at All Saints, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.
The medieval crypt gallery beneath the Norwich School chapel in the cathedral close. The graffiti certainly isn't medieval!
Currently reading this. Not hating it. Far from it.
Given the number of medieval church related books and papers I read, that in itself is an achievement.
I could quibble with a few details, but would probably prefer to buy the author a pint.
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From Woodbridge to Iken (Icanho) where Botolph, the athlete of Christ, did battle with demons in the 7th century. He has a makeshift shrine where people leave prayers on top of an old electric organ
Largest ever discovery of 'witch marks' found in Fakenham Tesco, with a fine selection of Quaker curses to boot...
Halloween must be near...
Really not even going there with this one...
*deep sigh*
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I'd forgotten about this little beauty. C11th century carved ivory plaque, originally discovered in North Elmham in Norfolk, and now in the lovely museum of archaeology and anthropology in Cambridge.
Well worth a visit.
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Reminder: There are only 3 days left to apply for the two new positions at the Friends…
We are looking for a Deputy Director and an Estate Officer.
Applications closed at 5pm on 16th October, 2024
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It's the feast day of King Edward the Confessor, Richard II's patron saint.
It's also the 625th anniversary of the coronation of Henry IV, the cousin who deposed Richard and took his throne.
👑🦅🦌
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The difference between academic buildings archaeology and the day to day practical buildings archaeology. Weather, high vis, and the hope that your cathedral architect has adequate insurance...
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If you are unable to attend in person, you can join us online for the presentations on Tuesday 5th (registration still required). For full details and to register for the event please visit: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/ev… 2/2
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We are delighted to announce that registration for our 2024 Student Colloquium is now open! It's being held at the University of Leicester from 4th-6th November and we have a jam-packed programme of papers, as well as field trips and networking events. 1/2
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We are excited to remind you that some of our manuscripts are available again to consult online
blogs.bl.uk/digitisedmanuscr…
You can check the full list here, from Bede to Caesar, from bestiaries to cartularies, from missals and psalters to gospel-books
bl.uk/research/digitised-man…
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St Maelog's church, Llandyfaelog. The enthusiastic & generous vicar kindly allowed access & was delighted with what we found. American service graffiti incl' William Cody & Joe Louis on the organ surround. @DyfedArch @MedievalG @cadwwales
